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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

DePaul guard Dee Bekelja drives to the rim past a Xavier defender in 2021.

DePaul snaps two-game losing streak with 75-49 win over Providence

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor February 27, 2021

DePaul went into the game against the Providence Friars with a bit of a chip on their shoulder following back-to-back home defeats. The Blue Demons are not accustomed to being on the losing side of...

DePaul junior forward Pauly Paulicap goes for a loose ball during a game against Georgetown on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

Georgetown uses second half run to pull away from DePaul

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 27, 2021

When the Big East released its annual coaches’ poll before the start of the 2020-21 season, DePaul was picked to finish in 10th place, one spot ahead of Georgetown. Well, there is a reason they play...

DePaul senior guard Charlie Moore goes up for a layup against St. Johns on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena.

COLUMN: These last two games will decide DePaul’s fate

Ryan Gilroy, Copy Editor February 26, 2021

Losing sucks, doesn’t it? The former athlete in me would be irate if I went through the abysmal display shown to basketball fans this season. You’d like to think that after six seasons, some improvements...

DePaul senior guard Charlie Moore dribbles the basketball against Creighton at the Chi Health Center on Wednesday.

DePaul gets blown out by Creighton, 77-53

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 24, 2021

When DePaul and Creighton met for the first time this season, the Blue Demons played a tough game but ended up losing 69-62 at Wintrust Arena. The story was different, however, when these two teams...

DePaul junior guard Sonya Morris takes a jump shot against Marquette on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul falls to Marquette 85-71 for second consecutive loss

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2021

For the first time this season, DePaul suffered back-to-back losses as they fell to the Marquette Golden Eagles 85-71 at Wintrust Arena. The Blue Demons were hoping for a bounce back performance following...

Darious Hall and Romeo Weems celebrate after a play during DePauls 77-58 win over Valparaiso on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

Charlie Moore’s return sparks DePaul’s 88-83 win over St. John’s

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 20, 2021

It’s going to be tough sledding for DePaul to make the NCAA Tournament this season unless they can win the Big East Tournament in March. But the Blue Demons can still play spoiler as other Big East teams...

DePaul senior forward Dee Bekelja holds onto the ball as a Creighton defender looks to grab a steal on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul’s shooting goes cold in disappointing 83-72 loss to Creighton

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2021

DePaul went into the game against Creighton looking for its fifth consecutive win. However, carrying their own winning streak, the Blue Jays had a different idea, pulling off the upset and beating DePaul,...

DePaul junior forward Darious Hall goes up for a layup against Seton Hall on Wednesday.

Poor offensive execution costs DePaul a win over Seton Hall

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 17, 2021

DePaul men’s basketball has seen a similar story play out in a lot of its Big East games this season: Hold a lead for most of the game, outplay their opponent for about 35 minutes, only to let poor offensive...

DePaul guard Dee Bekelja drives to the rim past a Xavier defender in 2021.

DePaul extends winning streak to four games after defeating Xavier

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2021

Playing their second straight game at Wintrust Arena, DePaul were aiming to win their fourth consecutive game taking on Xavier. The Musketeers made things close but once again, the Blue Demons managed...

DePaul senior guard Deja Church looks to go around a Georgetown defender on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul pulls away from Seton Hall for 82-76 win

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 15, 2021

Coming off of two consecutive road wins, DePaul returned to Wintrust Arena on Monday to take on an underrated Seton Hall team. The Pirates caused the Blue Demons some trouble in the first half, but DePaul...

DePaul junior guard Javon Freeman-Liberty goes up for a layup against Providence on Saturday at Wintrust Arena

Poor offense dooms DePaul in 57-47 loss to Providence

Lawrence Kreymer, Editor in Chief February 13, 2021

When DePaul and Providence met for the first time this season on Dec. 27, the game was filled with points and back-and-forth action, with the Friars coming away with a 95-90 victory in double overtime. When...

DePaul senior guard Deja Church brings up the ball against St. Johns on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena.

DePaul is able to hold off St. John’s in fourth quarter, winning 81-73

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2021

Coming off a win against Marquette, DePaul were looking to win their second consecutive game as they took on St. John’s at Carnesecca Arena. DePaul once again struggled to put the opponent away. But...

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